14 Sick Day Essentials Your Home Is Probably Missing – E! Online

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No matter how hard you try to avoid getting sick, at some point it’s inevitable that you’ll come down with something, especially during flu season.

If that’s the case, it most likely means you’ll have to spend a few days at home recovering.

Aside from digging through your medicine cabinet and Postmating a bowl of chicken noodle soup, there are plenty of ways to make your recovery more comfortable.

We’ve rounded up essential home items to help you rest, recharge, and get through sick days a little more easily—whether you’re curled up in bed or lounging on the couch.

To ease cold symptoms, add a humidifier to your bedroom. Running one while you rest can help break up mucus, relieve a runny nose, and soothe a sore throat.

If your struggling with sinus issues, utilize aromatherapy and fill an essential oil diffuser with peppermint and eucalyptus scents. You can also apply some of the cold cream we found – which is made with menthol and magnesium – onto your chest for fast-acting congestion relief.

Cold? Nothing will warm you up quite like a hot tea (which you can make in seconds thanks to the electric kettle we found) and throwing on a cozy fleece robe like our pick from Leveret.

Since you’ll likely be spending a lot of time in bed or on your couch, you’ll want to make these spaces as comfy as possible.

A pair of matching pajamas will help you feel a more put together while a weighted blanket and eye mask are must-haves for midday naps.

Don’t wait until you’re sick to stock up on these home essentials. They’ll make sick days a bit more pleasant!

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